RE: [WinMac] Steve is up to his antics... This time over IEEE 139 4

Jim Royal(jimr[at]eicon.com)
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 13:13:55 -0500

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Dan Shwartz wrote:

> Well, here we go again... Steve Jobs is trying to f**k chipmakers
> now.
>
So, Apple is actually acting like a company running a business.

Apple very likely doesn't want the cash -- instead, they will probably make
technology swaps for unlimited FireWire licenses. This is a quick way to
get the latest and greatest technology onto future Mac motherboards.

It is not in Apple's interest to be too greedy, here. Apple needs FireWire
to be adopted widely. Like the QuickTime licensing issue, this too, will be
flexible.

If you ask me, this looks like a smart move.

Jim Royal
Technical Publications
"Understanding is a three-edged sword"

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